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A potential bloomer? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bud

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This could be a double definition.

'a potential' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

'bloomer?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for bud that I've seen before include "Undeveloped flower" , "mate in America" , "Shoot, sprout" , "China to America?" , "Small pre-flower knob - nip it" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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